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First Female World Cup Dunk Elusive

Published September 6, 2026 · Updated September 6, 2026 · El País

The search continues for the first woman to dunk in a World Cup basketball tournament, despite previous dunks in the WNBA and Olympics.

While Lisa Leslie became the first to dunk in the WNBA in 2002 and Liz Cambage achieved the feat in the 2012 Olympics, no woman has ever dunked in a World Cup. This barrier remains unbroken as the tournament continues. catcrossgame.com

The 3.05m height required for a successful dunk has proven challenging in World Cup competition, but with athletes becoming stronger and more explosive, it appears only a matter of time before this milestone is achieved.

First Female World Cup Dunk Elusive

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